Reproach of Men Blog

According to modern American Christians, plain preaching of the word of God is wasted effort, and utterly ineffective  for reaching people and bringing them to Christ. Rather, what they believe is necessary for reaching the lost and even helping Christians grow in Christ, is quoted below: “Drastically reduced! This 12 DVD set formerly sold for over [...]

This is the second of two parts addressing the issue of the use of unknown tongues in any aspect of the life of the believer. This picks up the lesson in I Corinthians 14:23 and continues from there. Please note there is a bit of distortion in the audio as a [...]

This is the first of two parts addressing the issue of the use of unknown tongues in any aspect of the life of the believer. This also addresses the use of a foreign language (known tongues) in a church. We should note the LORD does place an emphasis on knowledge and understanding, particularly understanding. He [...]

This lesson is the precursor to the lessons on speaking in tongues. It (hopefully) lays the groundwork for understanding that the practice of speaking in tongues does not, and cannot impart a better understanding of the Person, will and work of the LORD God. Plainly, by the Scripture, the LORD God would much rather have [...]

This addresses the fact that the grace bestowed at salvation is much more than just unmerited favor. Rather, it is also the means by which the believer accomplishes the work the LORD God has called them to. This message is about understanding that, and about letting the grace that is in the believer accomplish the [...]

This addresses being internally a doer of the word, and not just a hearer of the word. Far too many individuals who claim Christ are doers of the word only outwardly – the word never penetrating their heart where it must go to do any good at all. I pray it is profitable for you.   For those [...]

The following message is about our view of the LORD God and whether it is proper or not. It focuses on whether we think the LORD is the end of the matter, or merely a means to obtain another end. I pray it is profitable to you.   You may also download it using the following link: A [...]

This post arises out of a study that I am doing, and is tied to one of John Locke’s books, which is The Reasonableness of Christianity. In this book much argument is made of what one must know to be saved or born-again, and become a Christian. At the time I read the book (which [...]

One of the more difficult (and less taught) doctrines of Scripture is the doctrine of loving your enemies. It is not popular, as it flies directly  in the face of what our flesh thinks ought to be. Moreover, for Baptists, the doctrine comes a little too close to the doctrine of pacifism espoused by the [...]

The contents of this post have been moved to the Audio – Lessons and Preaching page. In Christ, Paul W. Davis